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A Coffee in La Caleta… and a Trip Down Memory Lane

What started as a simple morning walk in La Caleta turned into something much more meaningful. After searching around for an open café, I finally settled into a lovely spot for a coffee — and ended up diving into some memories that really made the moment special.

Summary

A relaxed walk through La Caleta turns into a small adventure finding an open café, followed by a quiet coffee moment filled with personal memories and reflections.

What we talked about

  • Walking around La Caleta village
  • Struggling to find an open café early in the morning
  • Beach views and local developments
  • Finally settling at Masia del Mar
  • The “lost glasses” story (and where they really were!)
  • Looking through old photos of my dad (LOL)
  • Memories from Germany and family life
  • Plans for the day with Chris

Key takeaways

  • The simplest mornings often become the most meaningful
  • Tenerife life is as much about slowing down as it is exploring
  • Memories can turn an ordinary coffee into something special

Notable moments (with timestamps)

  • 00:01:22 Lost glasses story begins
  • 08:28 Café hunt continues with everything closed
  • 27:10 Finally sitting down at the café
  • 28:48 Full glasses story payoff
  • 44:10 Sharing photos of Dad
  • 01:07:10 Food arrives
  • 01:23:49 Talking about Chris and the day ahead

Full write-up

The episode starts with a simple plan — a short walk in La Caleta and a morning coffee. But almost immediately, it becomes clear that finding an open café isn’t going to be as easy as expected.

Walking through the village, checking different spots, and chatting with viewers along the way creates a natural, relaxed flow. The wind adds a bit of drama, tying back nicely to the earlier story about the missing glasses — which, as it turns out, were safely tucked away in a pocket all along.

Eventually, a café opens its doors, and the episode shifts gears. Sitting down with a coffee in a quiet garden setting, the pace slows right down.

This is where the heart of the episode really kicks in.

Out comes the iPad, and with it, a collection of memories — photos of Dad, family moments, and life in Germany. It becomes less about the location and more about reflection, storytelling, and connection.

By the end, what started as a simple coffee stop becomes something much deeper — a reminder that the best moments aren’t planned… they just happen.